“I will be your Father, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord, Almighty.” 2 Cor. 6:18
What kind of inconvenience would you endure to tell another about saving faith in Jesus Christ? The more we grow in the Lord the more we should be compelled to tell others about the extravagant love the God of Heaven is offering people. We’re eager to return to Northern Kenya where many have not yet heard this astonishing news.
We didn’t see Ngurunit and the Samburu tribe on our horizon when we first arrived in Kenya November 2015. But through a series of difficult, though sovereignly orchestrated, events we find ourselves in this beautiful village working with brothers and sisters to share Christ with this people group that God loves. The fields are ripe for harvest! God is the One who goes before us preparing hearts and planting seeds of truth into minds. Will you pray for eyes to be opened to God beckoning them to salvation?
It’s difficult to know how best to prepare for one’s future. Thankfully God is omnipotent and equips His children for the work He has prepared in advance for them to do. When we went to Kenya in 2015, we were as prepared as we knew to be. But those first two years were more about molding and shaping us than planting us in vibrant ministry. As we returned to the states for our home assignment, we had a better idea of how we needed to prepare for our future. We needed healing, homeschooling preparation, increased financial support, and to complete the transition to our new mission (to name some).
It has been a special 11 months with so much happening in our family. God has healed, strengthened, taught, and unified us for our return. We’ve completed most of the objectives we had for this time in the states. Praise God for answering so many prayers and strengthening us for the future!
October, we began our last training session at SIM. We enjoyed sitting in classes on topics we’re very interested in and gaining some relevant knowledge for our future, while our kids had a blast in the Missionary Kids program.
As we look ahead, we are prayerfully preparing to return to Kenya in January. We need to raise more support before this can happen. But God is on the move! In the past two months our support level has risen greatly in monthly donations and we’ve generously been given much towards our one-time expenses! Practically we still need about $1,500 in monthly donations and roughly $5,000+ in one time gifts. These one time gifts will help cover things like airline tickets, excess baggage fees, and some government of Kenya fees we have upcoming. We also are still working on purchasing some tools and supplies as funds permit. We still need folks to join the team! All size commitments are helpful. Also for those praying about where to send year end tax deductible gifts, we would love for you to consider the work we are part of in Northern Kenya.
Philippians 4:17 says that those who partner with God’s work around the world will receive rewards for the gift of their finances and prayers. We can’t wait to get back to Kenya and get to know the people around us so they may know our God through us. He is the God who loves human hearts and the greatest gift we can give Him is humbly leading others to His salvation. Thanks to you who share in the gift of this calling with us. We honestly would not choose the ease of a salary over donations from individuals and churches as this gives you the chance to share Christ through us to people God is longing to bring home to His heart.
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